Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
World English Bible (WEB)
They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
Strong's King James
And{G2532} have{G2192}{(G5719)} no{G3756} root{G4491} in{G1722} themselves{G1438}, and{G235} so endure{G1526}{(G5748)} but for a time{G4340}: afterward{G1534}, when affliction{G2347} or{G2228} persecution{G1375} ariseth{G1096}{(G5637)} for{G1223} the word's sake{G3056}, immediately{G2112} they are offended{G4624}{(G5743)}.
The F.O.G *
(17) They have no root in themselves yet are temporary. Then affliction or persecution happens because of the Word and straightaway they are caused to stumble.
The F.O.G Message *
[17] But lacking deep roots, their faith withers under pressure. When trouble or persecution comes because of their commitment to the message, they quickly fall away.
Young's Literal Translation
and have not root in themselves, but are temporary; afterward tribulation or persecution having come because of the word, immediately they are stumbled.
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